Vasculaze Vein Treatment
Small red or blue vessels on the face and legs are among the most common cosmetic complaints, and they rarely improve on their own. Vasculaze is a laser treatment designed to close these vessels by heating the blood inside them, so the body can gradually clear them. Patients visit the Beverly Hills office from Brentwood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Century City, and across Los Angeles for Vasculaze treatment of facial vessels and small leg veins.
Dr. Kami Parsa completed an internship in internal medicine at UCLA before his ophthalmology residency, and he is a member of the American Medical Association. That general medical grounding matters here, because visible leg veins are sometimes a sign of an underlying circulation problem rather than a purely cosmetic concern, and treating the surface without recognizing the cause leads to disappointment and recurrence. He went on to complete his fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
“Lasers work beautifully on small surface vessels. But if the veins keep coming back, something upstream is usually driving them, and that needs a vein evaluation, not another laser session.” — Dr. Kami Parsa
What Is Vasculaze?
Vasculaze is a laser handpiece made by InMode for treating vascular lesions. It delivers energy that is absorbed by hemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells. That energy heats the vessel wall until the vessel closes, and the body clears the treated vessel over the following weeks. A cooling tip protects the skin surface during treatment.
Lasers of this type are FDA-cleared for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. Results depend on the size, depth, and location of each vessel, and some vessels need more than one session.
What Vasculaze Can Treat
- Spider veins on the legs
- Small facial vessels and broken capillaries
- Cherry angiomas and small red spots
- Venous lakes and similar benign vascular lesions
- Some birthmarks, after individual evaluation
Vasculaze treats small surface vessels. Larger bulging varicose veins, leg swelling, aching, or skin changes near the ankles suggest underlying venous disease, which needs evaluation by a vein specialist, often with ultrasound, before any cosmetic treatment. Widespread redness across the cheeks or chest usually responds better to Lumecca, and isolated facial vessels may be treated with the 532 laser.
Is Vasculaze Right for You?
Vasculaze may be a good fit for adults who:
- Have small spider veins on the legs or face
- Have benign red spots or small vascular lesions
- Have been evaluated for underlying vein problems if leg veins keep returning
- Can avoid sun exposure and tanning around treatment
Vasculaze is not appropriate over tanned skin, active infections, or a lesion that has not been evaluated. It is avoided during pregnancy, and pregnancy-related veins often improve on their own afterward. Tell your provider about blood thinners, a history of blood clots, photosensitizing medications, recent isotretinoin use, and any tendency to form raised scars. Darker skin tones require adjusted settings and carry a higher risk of pigment change.
What to Expect During Vasculaze Treatment
Your visit begins with a consultation with Dr. Parsa or licensed members of his clinical team, who examine the vessels, ask about symptoms such as aching or swelling, and decide whether laser treatment is appropriate or whether a vein evaluation should come first. Protective eyewear is worn throughout. Each pulse feels like a quick snap of heat, cushioned by the cooling tip, and most patients tolerate treatment without numbing.
Sessions are usually brief, often 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area. Treated vessels may disappear immediately, darken, or change color before fading over several weeks. Redness, mild swelling, and occasional bruising are common afterward. Most patients return to normal activities the same day, though it helps to avoid strenuous exercise, hot baths, and sun exposure for a day or two. Compression stockings are sometimes recommended after leg treatment. Many vessels need two to three sessions spaced several weeks apart.
Risks and When to Seek Care
Common effects include redness, swelling, bruising, and temporary darkening along the treated vessel. Less common risks include blistering, burns, lightening or darkening of the skin, and, rarely, scarring. Vessels can also recur over time, particularly on the legs, since laser treats the visible vessel rather than the pressure that created it.
Contact the office if you notice blistering, spreading redness, signs of infection, or pigment changes that do not fade. Seek prompt medical care for new leg swelling, warmth, or pain in one leg, since these can be signs of a blood clot that needs urgent evaluation.
Why Choose Dr. Parsa for Vasculaze in Beverly Hills
- Cause Before Treatment: Recurring leg veins prompt a conversation about circulation rather than another round of laser.
- Lesion Evaluation: Red or dark lesions are examined before any laser is used, since not every spot is a simple vessel.
- Eye Area Judgment: Vessels near the eyes are assessed by an oculoplastic surgeon, with protective eyewear and careful boundaries.
- Matched Technology: Widespread redness, isolated vessels, and larger veins call for different tools, and you will be told which fits.
- Realistic Expectations: You will know upfront how many sessions are likely and that some vessels can return.
Schedule a Vasculaze Consultation in Beverly Hills
If spider veins or small facial vessels are bothering you, a consultation will help you decide whether Vasculaze is the right treatment or whether a vein evaluation should come first. Visit the office at 465 N Roxbury Dr, Suite 1011, in Beverly Hills, or request your consultation online.
Medically reviewed by Kambiz K. Parsa, M.D. on
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